2002 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

Maintenance and Specifications
7.
Remove the dipstick  and inspect the  fluid level. The fluid  should be in
the designated areas  for normal operating  temperature.
Lowfluidlevel
Do not drive  the vehicle if  the fluid
level is at  the bottom of  the dipstick
and the outside  temperatures are
DON’T   ADD IF  IN  CROSSHATCH    AREA--CHECH     WHEN  HOT-IDLING
above 10°C (50°F).
Correctfluidlevel
The transmission fluid  should be checked  at normal operating
temperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F)  on a level  surface. The normal
operating temperature can  be reached after  approximately 30 km (20
miles) of driving.
The transmission fluid  should be in
this range if  at normal operating
temperature (66°C-77°C
DON’T   ADD IF  IN  CROSSHATCH    AREA--CHECH     WHEN  HOT-IDLING
[150
°F-170°F]).
Highfluidlevel
Fluid levels above  the safe range
may result in  transaxle failure. An
overfill condition of  transmission
fluid may cause  shift and/or
DON’T   ADD IF  IN  CROSSHATCH    AREA--CHECH     WHEN  HOT-IDLING
engagement concerns and/or  possible damage.
High fluid levels  can be caused  by an overheating condition.
Adjustingautomatictransmissionfluidlevels
Before adding any  fluid, make sure  the correct type is  used. The type  of
fluid used is  normally indicated on  the dipstick and also  in the
Lubricantspecifications  section  in this chapter.
Useofanon-approvedautomatictransmissionfluidmaycause
internaltransaxlecomponentdamage.
If necessary, add  fluid in 250  mL (1/2 pint) increments  through the filler
tube until the  level is correct.
If an overfill  occurs, excess fluid
should be removed  by a qualified
technician.
DON’T   ADD IF  IN  CROSSHATCH    AREA--CHECH     WHEN  HOT-IDLING
Anoverfillconditionof
transmissionfluidmaycauseshiftand/orengagementconcerns
and/orpossibledamage.
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Model Year2002
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Bill on Mar 10, 2013. Taurus owners Manual

Just like the one that came in the glove box.
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